#245 Spring 2013
We have plenty to inspire you in our first issue of 2013. Learn about how stunning purple dyes can be produced from Murex shells in Qatar (photo left, by Inge Boesken Kanold) and how intricate and equally colourful tassels can be made to complement handwoven Swedish bands.
Our series on the Certificate of Achievement concludes with advice on presenting your work and an insight into the completing the Certificate in Natural Dyeing. Or learn how growing and dyeing with plants can be therapeutic. We also include detailed, practical guidance on how to sort and wash a fleece for the best results.
Members of the Stratford-upon-Avon Guild describe how they showcased tapestry weaving in the stunning setting of Compton Verney, Warwickshire, while weaver Sue Christian was featured on BBC TV’s ‘Paul Martin’s Handmade Revolution’. Our regular round up of news and reviews completes a packed Journal.
Articles
| Title | Author | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Colour from the sea | Frances Gillespie | 7 |
| My work with shellfish purple | Inge-Boesken Kanold | 10 |
| Sorting and washing a fleece | Janet Renouf-Miller | 11 |
| Tantalising Tassels and Appealing Pompoms: Making Swedish woven bands swing | Susan J. Foulkes | 18 |
| Succeeding with the Certificate of Achievement Part 3: Presentation and Assessment | Heather Seddon | 22 |
| CoA in Natural Dyeing: A Candidate’s view | Karen Bruford | 22 |
| Tapestry Weaving and working with the general public | Rosalind Lobb; Ann Howells | 24 |
| Slow colour, community and well being | Claire Wellesley-Smith | 27 |
| Paul Martin’s Handmade Revolution | Sue Christian | 29 |